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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402.12, 603 and 128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402.12, 603 and 128.16 is: 192.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402.12 : 603 = 128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402.12/603 = 128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402.12x = 603 × 128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402.12x = 77,280.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 77,280.48/402.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.18

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